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EF17 GDV

2017 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,486 mi
Last recorded74,486 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 GDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 74,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 74,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and reduced brake effort (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 74,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split blades also clipping each other (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and reduced brake effort (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,976 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 62,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,895 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 36,895 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,505 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EF17 GDV is a 2017 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2017 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 73,664 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF17 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF17 GDV registered?

EF17 GDV is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 2017.

Is EF17 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 GDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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